19/02/2010
Man Critical After Assault
Police in Bloxwich have closed a number of roads following a serious assault.
The incident occurred just before 12.30am this morning outside Anchor Inn public house in Chester Road, Brownhills, Walsall.
A man aged 44 was taken to hospital. Police said he remains in hospital in a "critical condition".
"A man has been arrested and is currently in custody helping police with their inquiries," a police spokesman said,
A number of roads have been closed: High Street to Chester Road has been closed from the junction at Ogley Road to the junction with Friezland Lane.
Lindon Road is also closed from the junction with Chester Road to the junction with Harley Close.
(PR/GK)
The incident occurred just before 12.30am this morning outside Anchor Inn public house in Chester Road, Brownhills, Walsall.
A man aged 44 was taken to hospital. Police said he remains in hospital in a "critical condition".
"A man has been arrested and is currently in custody helping police with their inquiries," a police spokesman said,
A number of roads have been closed: High Street to Chester Road has been closed from the junction at Ogley Road to the junction with Friezland Lane.
Lindon Road is also closed from the junction with Chester Road to the junction with Harley Close.
(PR/GK)
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